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Huntsville Animal Services shares the love with $14 pet adoptions and free pet food event
February 11, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services is celebrating Valentine’s Day by spreading love to both pets and pet owners in need this week with reduced fees on adoptions on most adult pets and a drive-thru pet food pantry event. Through Saturday, Feb. 15, adoption fees for most adult pets will be lowered to just $14, making it the perfect time to welcome a furry companion into your heart and home. Additionally, pet owners facing food [more]
Read MorePound hound Cosmo predicts an early spring at annual Ground Dog Day event
February 3, 2025
If winter’s got you feeling down, good news: spring might be closer than you think. At the fourth annual Ground Dog Day celebration at Huntsville Animal Services, Cosmo, a hound mix, predicted an early spring. His forecast, made with a bit of hesitation, aligned with an earlier prediction by Sand Mountain Sam, but it differed from Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast of continued winter. Cosmo, a bit shy and uncertain, was gently guided by [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services offers tips on safeguarding pets from winter weather
January 9, 2025
As you prepare for the forecasted winter weather, Huntsville Animal Services is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure their pets stay safe and comfortable. “A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too cold for us, it’s too cold for pets outside,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer. “Winter weather can be as challenging for pets as for people. Following these tips, pet owners can keep [more]
Read MoreCalm their fears, share the cheers: Foster a dog this New Year’s Eve
December 30, 2024
As residents make plans to ring in 2025, Huntsville Animal Services urges residents to consider offering a safe, quiet space for a furry friend. While festive for humans, fireworks can be a source of extreme stress for pets, particularly dogs. By fostering, you can provide a temporary safe haven and reduce the anxiety animals feel during the celebrations. Even a short-term foster placement can significantly improve a dog’s well-being and increase its [more]
Read MoreBring home Santa’s little helper from Animal Services this holiday season
December 12, 2024
This holiday season, Huntsville Animal Services invites the community to bring home Santa’s little helper by adopting or fostering a pet in need. From now through Dec. 24, adoption fees will be waived on most adult dogs. The campaign aims to place pets into loving homes during one of the most heartwarming times of the year. Whether you’re ready to make a lifelong commitment or open your home temporarily, Animal Services [more]
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